Crafting Retreat - Residential
Four-Night Residential Check in Monday 9th November 2026
Available spaces
Embark on a week-long crafting retreat at the picturesque Cober Hill, nestled along the North Yorkshire coast, hosted by North Yorks Art School. From Monday 9th - Friday 13th November 2026, this immersive experience invites crafters of all levels to dive into a vibrant creative journey, exploring new techniques, refining skills, and connecting with a warm, supportive community of like-minded individuals. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crafter, this retreat offers the perfect blend of structured learning and creative freedom in a stunning coastal setting. Over three days, Tuesday to Thursday 10am to 4pm, you’ll engage in expertly led workshops by our talented tutors Catherine Edwards, Kim Searle and Rachael Forrest. Each day features focused morning and afternoon sessions, with ample breaks for reflection, informal discussions and enjoying Cober Hill’s serene surroundings. The retreat covers three distinct crafts, rotating daily to ensure every participant experiences each discipline: - Leather Craft Workshop with Catherine Edwards - Jesmonite Workshop with Kim Searle - Batik Workshop with Rachael Forrest Each session is designed to spark creativity, build confidence, and deepen your understanding of diverse crafting techniques. All workshop materials are supplied, ensuring a seamless creative experience The residential package includes full board, en-suite accommodation in Cober Hill’s historic mansion house with breakfast and evening meals provided, alongside a daily buffet lunch. Complimentary refreshments, including tea, coffee and snacks are available throughout the day. We will also have a number of optional evening activities for participants to take part in, including evening films, guest speakers and a quiz night. Check-in begins at 3:00pm on Monday 9th November with check-out by 10:30am on Friday 13th November. Following check out you are welcome to join your tutors and other participants for refreshments and a chance to discuss your week and say your goodbyes before departing Cober Hill.
Cancellation Policy
All residentials are priced including VAT charged at 20%. By completing this purchase you are securing a place for a residential, including full board accommodation at Cober Hill. We understand that plans can change, so we’ve outlined our cancellation and rescheduling policies for our residentials to ensure clarity and flexibility. At North Yorks Art School (NYAS), we incur a number of costs as soon as a residential booking is made — including venue, tutor, bank charges and administration fees. Unfortunately, due to the increasing number of cancellations, we now need to pass on a portion of these costs to customers when cancellations occur. Rescheduling Your Booking You can reschedule your booking up to 8 weeks before the start date of your residential free of charge — provided you transfer your place to another NYAS residential event taking place at Cober Hill (subject to availability). Reschedules outside of this time will be subject to a 10% booking fee. We will confirm the change in writing and transfer your place accordingly. Cancellations & Refunds If you choose to cancel your booking rather than reschedule, the following cancellation fees will apply: Over 6 Months 90% Refund 4 to 6 months 80% refund 2 to 4 months 70% refund 31 to 60 days 50% refund 30 days or less No refund Refunds will be processed to your original payment method within 3–5 business days once the cancellation is confirmed. Your Right to Cancel (Cooling-Off Period) If you live in the UK or EU, you are entitled to a 14-day cancellation window from the date of booking. Within this period, you may cancel for a full refund without providing a reason. To exercise this right, contact us at info@bookaclass.org within the 14-day period. Refunds will be processed to your original payment method. For all booking-related enquiries, rescheduling requests or cancellations, please email: info@bookaclass.org